Lake Colden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Colden |
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Lake and Mount Colden from near the Interior Outpost
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 Lake Colden
Location in New York
Lake Colden
Location in the United States
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| Location | Essex County, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°07′21″N 073°58′45″W / 44.12250°N 73.97917°W |
| Primary inflows | Avalanche Lake |
| Primary outflows | Flowed Lands |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) |
| Max. width | 0.15 miles (0.24 km) |
| Surface area | 41 acres (17 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 2,764 ft (842 m) |
| Islands | none |
Lake Colden is a beautiful, 41-acre lake located in the Adirondack High Peaks in New York, United States. It sits high up at 2,764 feet (842 meters) above sea level.
The lake is nestled at the western base of Mount Colden, which is 4,714 feet (1,437 meters) tall. To the northwest, you can see the MacIntyre Mountains. These include Algonquin Peak, the second highest mountain in New York at 5,115 feet (1,559 meters). Other nearby peaks are Boundary Peak, Iroquois Peak, and Mount Marshall. Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York, is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) to the east.
Lake Colden gets its water from Avalanche Lake, which is to its northeast. The water then flows out of Lake Colden into an area called Flowed Lands, located to the southwest.
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Exploring Lake Colden and the High Peaks
Since Lake Colden is right in the middle of the High Peaks, it's a very popular spot for people who love to hike and explore nature.
Hiking and Camping Facilities
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has an office called the Interior Outpost right on the western shore of Lake Colden. This outpost helps manage the area and provides information for visitors. There are also many places to set up camp and several lean-tos. Lean-tos are simple shelters with three walls and an open front, offering a basic place to stay overnight.
How Lake Colden Got Its Name
Lake Colden was named in 1836 after a person named David C. Colden. He was an investor in the iron works located in Tahawus. These iron works were owned by Archibald MacIntyre.
Images for kids
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Mt. Colden, Caribou Mt., and Lake Colden as seen from the southwest. From Joel Tyler Headley's The Adirondack; or Life in the Woods (1849)
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Lake Colden from the Interior Outpost. Cliff Mountain, center; a lean-to is just visible at left.
